The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is an official auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Since 1942, the LWML has focused on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions.

The Minnesota South District is composed of 8 conferences, 20 zones, 153 active groups, and an estimated membership of 2,401. Our mite goal for the 2024 – 2026 biennium is $270,000, used to share the Gospel message around the globe.

Mission Statement
As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others.

Vision Statement
The LWML is the leading group for LCMS women where each woman is welcomed and encouraged to use her unique God-given gifts as she supports global missions and serves the Lord with gladness.

2023 - 2025 Primary Focus
• Proclaiming Christ
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all peoples! (Psalm 96:3).
• Supporting Missions
And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation (Mark 16:15).
• Equipping Women
Now may the God of peace … equip you with everything good that you may do his will (Hebrews 13:20–21).
• Serving Others
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another (1 Peter 4:10a).

Beliefs
As an auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, our beliefs are in line with the
statements found on the LCMS website at lcms.org/about/beliefs

Object
Mission Education, Mission Inspiration, Mission Service, Financial grants for mission needs

Motto
Serve the Lord with gladness (Psalm 100:2)

The comments and opinions expressed herein on this website do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and point of view of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League or the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  Statements are made exclusively by the author(s) and appear as written and have not been subjected to the Lutheran Women's Missionary League or the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod doctrinal review process. 

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